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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

attitude of gratitude

What do you do when your kids are a bit under the weather, preventing your normal routine? I'm a bit drained, myself. But if you are/have been a mama to sick kids, then you already understand the emotional and physical toll it can take.

Not to mention... so behind on leaving comments on blogs. But my friends are forgiving, right? ;)

Homeschool... and home projects seemingly came to a halt today. Gracie is doing much better {just a lingering-dry-cough, and a bit-stir-crazy}, while Nator is moaning with waves of nausea {no high fever though}. Stupid flu bug.

In these moments, it's easy to see the glass as half empty.

I figure this, like all of life's circumstances, gives opportunity for a response. I made the choice yesterday {yes, a conscience choice} to respond with an attitude of gratitude. That's better than throwing a 2 year old tantrum, right? It's certainly what my mama heart wants to do. But there are many who have it worse {much worse} than we do. So, no complaints here.

While watching Extreme Makeover Home Edition, our girls sometimes say they wish we could be on that show. Sure, we cannot afford many lavish indulgences, but I remind them just how blessed we truly are. Thank God we wouldn't qualify as candidates for such a show.

In counting little blessings today, often taken for granted, I'm thankful for:

1. blueberry pancakes. of course, i start with food. these are not in order of importance. well, maybe. maybe not.

2. knowing that He will never turn His back on me. never.

3. random, unexpected, appreciated texts from my hubs.

4. spontaneous hugs from my girls.

5. my super-powers. for looking past the clutter and dust... for a time.

6. bubble bath. when life's messes seem overwhelming.

7. my girlie's tastes in tulle for mom's homemade tutus.

8. home remedies.

9. time. to cuddle and run my fingers through strands of my lil' girls' hair.

16 comments:

After going to the viewing of an ex homeschooled kid, who commited suicide, I'm thankful for the time I get to spend with my kids. It kind puts things in perspective. Even if my kids are sick, I'm blessed to have them.

My girls are sick, too. I completely understand. I am trying to get up the energy to blog...but I am wiped out after taking care of two sick kiddos.

I am grateful for good books to read and that my girls love to read. I am grateful to my mom who watched my girls this afternoon when I went to work :) And I am grateful to my husband for making awesome whole wheat pancakes and cinnamon apples for dinner for when I got home from work:)

Oh, Bless! I hope the girls start feeling better soon. Warm weather is just around the corner and you guys can get out and enjoy:) Today that's what I'm most thankful for....warm weather and time with my children {to enjoy}. I was a {bad mom} today. I checked both boys out from school about 30 minutes early and drove 40 miles to the next town to hangout, shop and eat with just me and my guys.....nothing BIG, but just time together:)

Thankful for my wee family... a snow day to play together.. .or two... thankful for our wee church... a God who loves us and for my adorable dog who drives me crazy but I love the furry little mutt anyway!! ha ha!

I hope your wee ones feel better soon... we have had a few things pass through our house this month... but today... we all seem to be on the mend... today... ;)

Hi! I'm visiting from HHH. I am thankful for many of the same things. We are not feeling well here, yesterday & today has been tough! I am also thankful for the sunshine today, a good cup of coffee, children who are happy even when they are sick and that today is Tuesday, I love watching Biggest Loser :)